Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Art and Culture

Consider the following statements about the Dravida temple tradition:<br/><br/>1. The temple complex is generally enclosed within a compound wall.<br/>2. A gopuram serves as an entrance gateway.<br/>3. The main temple tower is typically a stepped pyramidal vimana.<br/><br/>Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. 2 and 3 only
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